BC SAFETY AUTHORITY 2015 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE CHANGES
SUMMARY OF DECISION
From April 7 to May 15, 2015, BC Safety Authority (BCSA) consulted extensively with industry
clients and stakeholders on the proposed changes to the 2015 Canadian electrical Code. To all
that participated in the consultation process, we want to express our appreciation for your
interest, time and insight.
After reviewing the proposed changes to the Canadian Electrical Code in conjunction with
stakeholder feedback received during the consultation process, BC Safety Authority has
decided to recommend the following changes to the provincial government.
Decision Summary
Initial Proposal
Adopt the 2015 edition of the
Canadian Electrical Code for use in
British Columbia
Modified Proposal
Accepted Recommendation
Not Applicable
Proceed with initial proposal
Not Applicable
Proceed with initial proposal
Not Applicable
Proceed with initial proposal
Not Applicable
Proceed with initial proposal
Not Applicable
Proceed with initial proposal
Section 0
Change definition of “electrical
contractor” and add definition of
“National Building Code of Canada” to
retain existing definitions for
consistency with provincial laws.
Section 2
Do not adopt Subrule 2-104(1)
(electrical equipment ratings) as
standards cannot be achieved as
written
Section 10
Amend Rule 10-802 (material for
system grounding conductors) to
enable the use of aluminum in dry
locations
Add “(see Appendix B)” to title of Rule
10-002
Appendix
Add note for 10-002(1) (Object [of
grounding and bonding]) to Appendix
B to retain information from Rule 10500 deleted from 2015 edition
Consultation Process
BCSA conducted consultations with industry, clients, and stakeholders, from April 7, 2014 to
May 15, 2014. A working group, made up of internal and external stakeholders engaged in a
technical review of the proposed changes and created the process for the consultation.
Outreach included targeted letters and meeting invitations, face to face meetings, telephone
follow-up and an industry-wide open house meeting and webinar.
To encourage participation and transparency in the consultation process, BCSA also published
an online discussion paper and frequently asked questions (FAQs), including detailed rationales
for each proposed change In addition, complete and unabridged comments received from
individual respondents were posted on BCSA’s website
Conclusion
In total, BCSA conducted outreach to over 8,500 individuals, organizations and associations.
On those, feedback was received from 38 participants, including 7 associations representing
over 8,000 members in total.
BCSA submitted a recommendation for amendment to the Province of BC in June 2015 to adopt
the 2015 edition of the Canadian Electrical Code for use in BC, with BC amendments.